Abu Dhabi
Some of the key events about Abu Dhabi
- 1761The Bani Yas tribe established a permanent settlement in Abu Dhabi
- 1819The ruling Al Nahyan family established control over Abu Dhabi through violent means
- 1892Abu Dhabi became a British protectorate, limiting its sovereignty
- 1958Oil was discovered offshore, leading to rapid development but also environmental concerns
- 1966A bloodless coup deposed the ruling sheikh
- 1971Abu Dhabi became the capital of the newly formed United Arab Emirates
- 1971The United Arab Emirates was formed, with Abu Dhabi losing some autonomy as part of the federation
- 1973The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was established to manage the emirate's oil wealth
- 1981The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was founded
- 1991Abu Dhabi participated in the Gulf War, exposing it to potential conflict
- 2005The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority was established to promote tourism in the emirate
- 2006Construction began on Masdar City, a planned sustainable urban development
- 2007The Louvre Abu Dhabi project was announced, bringing world-class art to the emirate
- 2008The global financial crisis negatively impacted Abu Dhabi's economy and development projects
- 2009The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held for the first time
- 2009Dubai's debt crisis forced Abu Dhabi to provide a $10 billion bailout
- 2010Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's largest indoor theme park, opened its doors
- 2014Falling oil prices significantly reduced Abu Dhabi's revenue and economic growth
- 2017The Louvre Abu Dhabi museum officially opened to the public
- 2017A diplomatic crisis with Qatar strained regional relations and impacted trade
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